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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.88, 4,336.33 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.88, 4,336.33 and 699.60 is: 1,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.88 : 4,336.33 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.88/4,336.33 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.88x = 4,336.33 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.88x = 3,033,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,712.29/2,890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.41

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